Design and Implementation of a Competency-Based Training Program for Specialty Pharmacists in China.

ABSTRACT: This study describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a Competency-Based Pharmacy Education (CBPE) program for 120 direct-to-patient (DTP) pharmacists in China, aimed at improving pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapy skills. The program, which integrated Case-Based Learning (CBL) and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), included both online and in-person sessions. A cross-sectional analysis of participant performance and satisfaction showed a mean total OSCE score of 68.31. Participants demonstrated strengths in communication and documentation, with one-third of participants achieving high scores, while weaknesses were noted in patient education and care planning. Participant surveys revealed significant perceived improvements in communication and patient educa

SUBMITTER: El Alami H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641960 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature